The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 22 May 2026
Daily Fountain Devotional 22 May 2026 TOPIC: Restoration And Renewal
SCRIPTURE READING: Genesis 8:1-23
When God remembered Noah and the animals in the ark, He caused the waters to recede. After months of waiting, the ark finally came to rest on the mountains of Ararat. Noah sent out a raven and then a dove to see if the waters had really gone down. When the dove returned with an olive leaf, Noah knew that the earth was beginning to dry. Eventually, God commanded Noah to leave the ark and repopulate the earth.
This passage is a powerful reminder of God’s faithfulness and the promise of renewal. After a period of judgment and destruction, God brings restoration and new beginnings. Noah’s patience and trust in God’s timing are evident as he waited for the right moment to leave the ark. The olive leaf brought back by the dove symbolises hope and the promise of new life.
Are there challenges or trials that have left you feeling overwhelmed? Trust in God’s faithfulness and His promise to bring new beginnings. Just as the earth was renewed after the flood, we, too, can experience renewal and restoration in our own lives. When we face challenges and setbacks or feel overwhelmed by the weight of our sins, we can turn to God, trusting in His promise of restoration. Just as Noah waited patiently for the waters to go down, we, too, must trust in God’s timing and His plans for our lives.
PRAYER FOR TODAY: Lord, help me to trust in your promises of restoration, even when I feel lost or broken.